Peter T. Scardino, M.D., is chairman of the department of
urology at the Memorial Sloan–Kettering Cancer Center in New York
City and head of the hospital's Prostate Cancer Program. He lives
in New York City.
With more than two million copies of her books in print, Judith
Kelman is a master of psychological suspense. Her novels
include: Where Shadows Fall (1987), While Angels
Sleep (1988), Hush Little Darlings (1989), Someone’s
Watching (1991), The House on the Hill (1992), If I
Should Die (1993), One Last Kiss (1994), Prime
Evil (1995), More Than You Know (1996), Fly Away
Home (1998) and After the Fall (1999). Judith Kelman
lives with her husband in New York City.
"In my own battle against prostate cancer, I'm forever grateful to
have Dr. Scardino in my corner. Comprehensive and authoritative,
Dr. Peter Scardino's Prostate Book pulls together the most current
research on the prostate, arming men with the knowledge they need
to be vigilant and stay healthy."
-Senator Christopher J. Dodd
Many men have a dreaded fear of prostate problems that prevents them from seeking help. In response to that approach, Scardino, a practicing urologist at Manhattan's Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, quotes Joe Torre regarding his own experience with prostate cancer: "When you get the information, the fear just sort of melts away." This book should diminish many fears with its straightforward, three-part presentation. Part One introduces the normal prostate and its function. Part Two presents common prostate problems that more than half of all men will face: prostatitis and an enlarged prostate. Part Three, the most comprehensive section, presents all that's presently known about prostate cancer (prostate tumors account for one-third of all internal cancers diagnosed in men). In simple, concise prose, Scardino discusses risk factors, prevention and detection. Acknowledging the lack of a standardized treatment, Scardino presents available options and their resultant statistics. Important side effects that many men are curious about but are afraid to bring up with doctors are discussed in detail. Perhaps the book's most valuable parts lie at the beginning of every chapter, where Scardino gives a synopsis of what readers will learn in that section. This is one of the most comprehensive, accessible books on prostate cancer published to date. B&w illus. Agent, Peter Lampack. (Apr.) Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.
"In my own battle against prostate cancer, I'm forever grateful to
have Dr. Scardino in my corner. Comprehensive and authoritative,
Dr. Peter Scardino's Prostate Book pulls together the most
current research on the prostate, arming men with the knowledge
they need to be vigilant and stay healthy."
-Senator Christopher J. Dodd
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